The M1 in South Yorkshire is closed in both directions between J36 (Hoyland) and J37 (Barnsley) due to a serious collision.
Updates to follow…
National Highways | 5 pm
M1 southbound between J37 (Barnsley) and J36 (Hoyland)
Accident investigation works remain ongoing at the scene of a very serious collision this morning.
There is currently no estimated reopening time.
National Highways | 1 pm
UPDATE – The M1 northbound has now reopened between J36 (Hoyland) and J37 (Barnsley).
The southbound carriageway remains closed whilst emergency services continue to work at scene.
AA Roadwatch
Road closed and queueing traffic due to serious crash on M1 both ways between J36 A61 (Barnsley South / Hoyland) and J37 A628 Whinby Road (Barnsley / Dodworth).
National Highways | 9:59 am
Emergency services including South Yorkshire Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.
Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the hollow triangle on road signs:
- Leave the M1 at J37 and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A628.
- Follow the A628 for approx. 5 miles to the roundabout with the A629 and take the 1st exit onto the A629.
- Continue for approx. 6 miles to the junction with the A616 and turn left onto the A616.
- Follow the A616 back to the M1 southbound J35A and take the 1st exit to rejoin the M1 southbound.
Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the solid square symbol on road signs:
- Leave the M1 at J36 and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A61.
- Follow the A61 for approx. 1 mile until the junction with the A616 and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A616.
- Continue on the A616 for 3 miles to the junction with the A629. At the junction turn left onto the loop road and then turn left again onto the A629.
- Follow the A629 for approx. 6 miles to the junction with the A628 and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A628.
- Continue on the A628 for approx. 5 miles back to the M1 J37 and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the M1 northbound.
